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Tipping the balance: How I took control of my health and put my inflammatory bowel disease into remission Kindle Edition

by Seb Tucknott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
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In 2008 Seb was hours away from losing his colon due to an ulcerative colitis (UC) flare. He'd lost 10kg in 2 weeks and was going to the toilet every half an hour.

Fast forward 11 years and Seb is now living symptom and medication free and in clinical remission (and with his colon fully in tact).

Tipping the balance is a detailed look at the lifestyle changes Seb took to help him get, and stay, in remission.

The book includes Seb's own inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) story, what he does to stay in remission and stop flares fast, his daily routines and a look at the research behind why focusing on the mind, sleep, diet, movement and his environment have helped.

Who is this book for?

  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients new and old who want to understand more about how lifestyle changes have impacted a fellow patient's health
  • Healthcare professionals who want to understand more about their patients' journeys
  • Parents and carers of IBD patients who want to learn more about living with IBD
  • People interested in finding out about how lifestyle changes have helped someone with an autoimmune disease

Overview

By focusing on improving his general wellbeing and making small, everyday changes Seb has been able to rebuild his health to the point that he is in clinical remission from ulcerative colitis. The change he has experienced has been remarkable and in this book he shares his journey in detail.

The book spans more than 190 pages and is broken down into three main parts:

1. Seb's story
Seb’s first hand account of his journey with ulcerative colitis from first symptoms through to today. He shares the worries, milestones and turning points he encountered along the way.

2. Seb's balance theory
Detailed focus on the theory Seb has developed which he uses on a daily basis to keep his general health and inflammatory bowel disease in balance.

3. Practical living
Putting the theory into practice. Seb explains what he does on a daily basis, and why, across five health elements of mind/stress, sleep, diet/nutrition, movement/exercise and environment to keep his health balanced. Includes referenced research and Seb's daily routines.

FAQs

How long is the book?

The book is 190+ pages

Will this book get me into remission?
This is not a self-help book and none of the information included should be interpreted as medical advice for you to follow. The book is simply the story of Seb’s own ulcerative colitis journey to get into remission. He is passionate about sharing his positive experience of living with IBD and has released this book to share that with others.

What do you do with the money made from the book?

All the money made from the book is put back into IBDrelief.com to create more free resources for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XVMWQMP
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4355 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 189 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Seb Tucknott

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Seb is a patient entrepreneur and health advocate.

He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in April 2008. He has spent the past seven years researching and exploring changes in his lifestyle which helped him achieve better health and improved UC symptoms.

Seb is passionate about improving patients' quality of life and access to information. In 2016 he launched IBDrelief.com, a website providing information to inflammatory bowel disease patients.

Alongside this Seb speaks internationally at health conferences and events, to both patients and clinicians, about improving care and outcomes for patients living with chronic disease. He sits as a patient representative on clinical research and advises pharmaceutical companies on campaigns to IBD patients. He also mentors healthcare professionals.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
47 global ratings

Top review from the United States

There's a sky
5.0 out of 5 stars Help for IBD sufferers.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019
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Lots of helpful information in here for anyone suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. And Seb has written it in a format that makes it easy to take notes and refer back to specific ideas. Very well done!
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Ms. F. Winterflood
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a theory that works for everyone as an individual
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2019
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After years of my own personal struggles with Ulcerative Colitis, the balance theory really does make the most sense!! It could really help a lot of people with IBD, other chronic illness, and even help to reshape the medical landscape in general which is in such dire need! The way the book is laid out helps it to be "digested" by the mind so the body can put it into practice.

As the book takes such a neutral tone, it is refreshingly non-prescriptive and despite being very matter of fact, is very soulful and compassionate towards us fellow sufferers. Sometimes I feel Seb should be shouting out his great success from the rooftops, but he certainly isn't gloating, just offering a no-risk guideline to build your own healing journey upon.

Due to Seb's humble, yet highly knowledgable, informative, and straightforward tone, the balance theory really empowers each person to take their health into their own hands and not give up on themselves when one thing doesn't always work! I can see this really going far and the balance theory really taking off!
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Tara J H
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
Reviewed in Australia on October 16, 2019
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I’ve recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s, a form of IBD. I’m trying to emerge myself in as much learning as possible, both about the disease, lifestyle changes to make and stories of those in a similar position. Seb’s story was not only super inspiring, but it also contained lots of really detailed educational material and had the added bonus of making me feel like I’m not alone on this journey. Thanks for sharing your story Seb! Next step is to get my Mum to read this!
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Jenny Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2019
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This is an extremely interesting and thought provoking book. It begins with a detailed and very open account of the author's life since he was diagnosed with UC, followed by an easy to follow account of the changes he has made to his diet and lifestyle, in order to become well, medication free. His 'balance theory' is explained very clearly, and he uses his personal situation to illustrate how this works, without ever leaving the reader feeling that they are being preached to. Having lived with UC myself for nearly 30 years (and more recently being a parent of a child with IBD), this book has inspired me to introduce a range of positive dietary and lifestyle changes. A valuable read for anyone affected by IBD, and also for those working in that field.
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a reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for anybody affected by IBD
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2020
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I found this book to be a highly inspiring read. I thought it summarised so many complex issues in IBD very well and the 'balance' concept makes a lot of sense when thinking of lifestyle changes as an adjunct to medical therapy. The book is packed with ideas and suggestions, borne out of the author's personal experience. There is increasing evidence that addressing lifestyle issues will enhance outcomes in IBD and this book provides the reader with the tools to start considering how to do this.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the subject matter especially for those with UC.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2019
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This book was a real surprise. It's one of the better books I've read on the subject, full of practical advice. The author has taken his time to do some research and makes recommendations based on that and his own experience. At the moment the book is free, I have paid for books which are nowhere near as good or as useful as this one. I feel empowered to continue to make changes for the better and believe that it is possible for some people to control and live with this condition.
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